2016 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SH12 LAS
2016 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14/10/2016. Recorded mileage 51,010 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SH12 LAS Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/10/2023
- 51,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
SH12 LAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Up (SH12 LAS) between October 2023 and October 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Common Problems: VOLKSWAGEN UP
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ASG Automated Gearbox Issues(Moderate)
The automated manual gearbox (ASG) is jerky in traffic, slow to engage drive, and prone to clutch actuator failures. The manual gearbox is far more reliable.
- Ignition Coil / Misfire(Moderate)
The 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine can suffer from ignition coil failures leading to misfires, rough idling and poor fuel economy. Coils are inexpensive but should be replaced in sets.
Vehicle & Plate History
Previous plates for this vehicle
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (SH12 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as SH12LAS.
MAZDA
MX-5
AUDI
A1
AUDI
A3
AUDI
A4
CHRYSLER
YPSILON
JEEP
COMPASS LIMITED 4X2
CHRYSLER
300
CHRYSLER
YPSILON
JEEP
COMPASS LIMITED 4X2
HYUNDAI
IX35
VAUXHALL
CORSA
HYUNDAI
I10